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CR0 2GF

Saffron Central Square

Fairfield

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Overview

Postcode CR0 2GF is located in a major urban area, within the Fairfield ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Central Croydon area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Croydon is £74,533 per year. The nearest station is West Croydon, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Queen's Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Central Croydon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,356 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Central Croydon has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Central Croydon is £74,533 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from CR0 2GF.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Croydon near CR0 2GF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is West Croydon located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 2GF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

5

West Croydon

Overground, Southern, Tramlink

Walking directions to West Croydon
0.3 mi

3,4,5,6

Wellesley Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Wellesley Road
0.3 mi

3,4,5,6

Centrale

Tramlink

Walking directions to Centrale

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR0 2GF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miQueen's GardensSmallWalking directions to Queen's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
656
Population density
218,666.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.63(-27%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.73(-40%)
Other theft
8.92(-22%)
Burglary
8.03(+47%)
Public order
7.14(+6%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
148
22.56%
British
145
22.1%
Indian
82
12.5%
African
56
8.54%
Caribbean
39
5.95%
Total population: 656

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
475
75.28%
Level 3 (A level)
58
9.19%
No qualifications
34
5.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
5.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
2.69%
Total 16+ residents: 631

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
326
81.7%
Owns with a mortgage
37
9.27%
Owns outright
17
4.26%
Other forms of private rent
8
2.01%
Social rents from council
7
1.75%
Total households: 399

Property prices in Fairfield

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£424
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £350K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £424 per square foot) in Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£530,000£436
Semi-Detached1£451,967£451
Terraced18£380,000£463
Flats73£254,000£415

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£298,463£500,000£372,500
2017£322,000£401,250£358,000
2018£325,000£360,000£372,500
2019£325,000£380,000£390,000
2020£335,000£727,500£345,000
2021£295,000£337,500£365,000
2022£283,750£378,000£393,500
2023£300,000£395,000£375,000
2024£275,000£370,000£370,000
2025£275,000£367,500£380,000
2026£258,750£391,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£545£431£453
2017£594£480£452
2018£564£380£451
2019£534£375£425
2020£559£427£411
2021£494£461£468
2022£457£413£481
2023£465£447£449
2024£445£524£439
2025£433£480£450
2026£412£526
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fairfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2GF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2GF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026Flat 142, Pinnacle Apartments, 11, Saffron Central Square, Croydon, CR0 2GFFlatsLeasehold£195,000
13 Feb 2026Flat 103, Pinnacle Apartments, 11, Saffron Central Square, Croydon, CR0 2GFFlatsLeasehold£180,000
06 Feb 2026Flat 86, Pinnacle Apartments, 11, Saffron Central Square, Croydon, CR0 2GFFlatsLeasehold£280,000
09 Apr 2025Flat 96, Pinnacle Apartments, 11, Saffron Central Square, Croydon, CR0 2GFFlatsLeasehold£215,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 76, Pinnacle Apartments, 11, Saffron Central Square, Croydon, CR0 2GFFlatsLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the CR0 2GF postcode area, located within Central Croydon, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 2GF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miSecondarySt Mary's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt. Mary's Catholic Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2GF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 2GF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressWellesley Road, Croydon, CR9 2BYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miQV Mini Mart11 Station Road, Croydon, CR0 2RDWalking directions to QV Mini Mart
0.2 miEarly Till Late24-26 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TAWalking directions to Early Till Late
0.2 miRichards149 North End, Croydon, CR0 1TNWalking directions to Richards
0.2 miNorthend News108 North End, Croydon, CR0 1UDWalking directions to Northend News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR0 2GF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Esther Sutton

Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Paul Wyn Ednyfed Ainscough

Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ria Patel

Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Jones

Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon WestE14001188
WardFairfieldE05011468
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central CroydonE02006987
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 046AE01034147
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2016-05-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 2GF

Is CR0 2GF (Central Croydon) safe?

The area around CR0 2GF records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CR0 2GF?

The median sale price around CR0 2GF in Central Croydon is £275,000 (about £424 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR0 2GF?

There are 20 schools close to CR0 2GF, including St Mary's Catholic Infant School (Good), St Mary's Catholic High School (Good) and St. Mary's Catholic Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR0 2GF?

The closest station to CR0 2GF is West Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 233 m away, serving the Overground, Southern and Tramlink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR0 2GF?

CR0 2GF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,356 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR0 2GF (Central Croydon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR0 2GF is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Esther Sutton (Green Party), Paul Wyn Ednyfed Ainscough (Green Party) and Ria Patel (Green Party).